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In your opinion, what was the main issue in the recent NL election campaign?

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In your opinion, what was the main issue in the recent NL election campaign?
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Fiscal action
0.2%
Not enough information
0.2%
The economy
1.79%
Ability for everyone who wished to exercise their franchise to do so
0.2%
The dire fiscal situation.
0.2%
covid
1.19%
Debt
0.6%
Lockdown
0.2%
Healthcare
0.8%
timing
0.6%
muskrat falls power
0.2%
fiscal that wasn't addressed
0.2%
Many eligible voters not able to vote. Waiting on mail in ballots etcballots
0.2%
Poor timing of the election - winter, COVID and lack of talk about how to fix problems with economy and muskrat falls.
0.2%
Preparedness with regards to COVID-19
0.2%
Economy
5.37%
Pandemic finances
0.2%
Timing of the election
0.2%
The election itself
0.4%
an election was unnecessary
0.2%
terrible rollout of mail in ballot situation
0.2%
Couldn't vote
0.2%
It was a shambles
0.2%
Inability for all the electorate to exercise their rights to vote in a time of a pandemic
0.2%
Covid
3.38%
Too many issues
0.2%
Unsure
0.6%
lack of preperation by elections nl for possible pandemic issues
0.2%
Covid 19 and limitations it placed on the entire process. If we never had the breakout in increased cases of Covid, I think the election would have gone fine. It’s how it was handled when thing had to change that made the process a joke!
0.2%
Budget
0.99%
Not sure
0.99%
I don't know
0.2%
No leadership by any of the parties.
0.2%
Wxonomy
0.2%
COVID
1.39%
There wasn't one unless you count the new Luberal Party leader wanting to get elected before presenting a budget or dealing with the current issues in the province.
0.2%
Time date Liberals
0.2%
majority government
0.2%
Mail in ballots
0.2%
Muskrat falls
0.2%
Holding an election during a pandemic
0.2%
poor preparation for an already difficult situation
0.2%
Accessability to voting
0.2%
income inequality
0.2%
The lack of proportional representation.
0.2%
No good candidates to choose from
0.2%
high debt
0.2%
pandemic
0.2%
leadership
0.4%
the ability to vote.
0.2%
Having an election during the pandemic
0.2%
The mail in was a nightmare
0.2%
Timing
0.8%
Pandemic
0.6%
power
0.2%
COVID-19
0.4%
Leadership
0.99%
jobs
0.4%
Too many to list
0.2%
It was held during a pandemic and it was mail in ballet and pedidnt recieve the ballot
0.2%
debt load, economy
0.2%
economy debt
0.2%
voting confusion due to unexpected covid lock down
0.2%
the economy
0.99%
economy
1.19%
The pandemic
0.2%
nil
0.2%
mail in ballots should have been highly promoted from the start
0.2%
Lack of accountablity of Elections NL including the inefficient process of voting without the use of technology used elsewhere
0.2%
I don’t follow the election so I have no idea
0.2%
dealing with covid
0.2%
not postponing election
0.2%
the constant delays
0.2%
cost of living
0.2%
There was no main issue. They were to buy trying to out do each other
0.2%
Covid 19
0.99%
Getting a majority government
0.2%
Covid 19 and the economy
0.2%
Jobs
1.59%
covid-19
0.4%
Where do i begin
0.2%
Just the fact that it was called
0.2%
The mail-in ballot was complicated for many people, perhaps causing them not to vote.
0.2%
control covid 19
0.2%
Money we owe
0.2%
Poor management by Elections NL and Mr. Chalk
0.2%
Shitty set up system for voting
0.2%
having an election during pandemic
0.2%
Timing of the elections
0.2%
voting
0.4%
Leadership for tough decisions
0.2%
Constant change
0.2%
The way the voting was
0.2%
covid 19
0.6%
changing rules to suit politics
0.2%
Lazy Voters
0.2%
The ballot forms were not designed well, making it easier for spoiled ballots to be filled than if voting were done in person.
0.2%
Not everyone had an opportunity to vote
0.2%
The voting process
0.2%
Running election during pandemic
0.2%
No plans for if there was poor weather or a Covid outbreak to ensure everyone could vote.
0.2%
People running
0.2%
Mad federal spending
0.2%
They hadn't planned for a covid 19 uptick, and scrambled to make plans
0.2%
Deficit
0.8%
reducing the dept
0.2%
the deficit
0.2%
Failure to properly plan for foreseeable eventualities in COVID disrupting the election process.
0.2%
The main issue kept changing, I couldn't keep up.
0.2%
Pandemic not a time for election
0.2%
The lack of transparacy
0.2%
Covid regulations
0.2%
Majority mandate for Liberals to negotiate with the federal government for relief on Muskrat Falls power as well as fiscal challenges. Also a mandate from Newfoundlanders to to aggressively change direction for the province from oil to renewable energy, sustainable high tech, tourism, etc. thereby improving the provinces finances over the next 10 years.
0.2%
to many people complaining and making excuses over voting
0.2%
The fact that it was not equal opportunity voting (i.e., getting a ballot, ensuring it was sent on time, etc.) lack of phone or internet in Labrador
0.2%
It took too long for decisions to be made about mail-in voting due to the pandemic. Action was slow and messy.
0.2%
Lack of answers or solutions to the province’s problems
0.2%
Provincial fiscal situation
0.2%
people had trouble voting
0.2%
Economic recovery
0.6%
Muskrat falls and our debt
0.2%
Economy and health
0.2%
mail out ballots
0.2%
The provincial debt
0.2%
How the election was handled. It was a boondoggle from the start. Process became more important than the issues.
0.2%
provincial debt and voting
0.2%
Health
0.6%
Being re-elected by Liberal party, many complaines over the radio from people that did not vote because they did not receive ballots. Also looks like the Liberal Party of NL does not care about bad timing because Covid-19 should be more important. Probably rushed by Federal Prime minister for his gane
0.2%
Wrong time of the year to have it
0.2%
Health care
0.2%
resolving the economic and related challenges
0.2%
Timing was wrong
0.2%
Lack of plan
0.2%
The stupidity of calling an election in the middle of both a pandemic and a Newfoundland winter
0.2%
I do not feel that everyone who wanted to vote had the opportunity to do so.
0.2%
Improving our economy with jobs.
0.2%
Handling the covid=19 pandemic and helping people who need financial help.
0.2%
The process was not well defined in light of the pandemic
0.2%
Voter access
0.2%
The timing of the Election and the horrible undemocratic way the CEO ran the election.
0.2%
People putting off until tomorrow ,what they can do today.Everyone waits for last min
0.2%
Housing
0.2%
Not sure, didn't see or hear about the issues from any party
0.2%
not having the opportunity to vote
0.2%
How people could vote personally I would be happy if every election was vote by mail
0.2%
People not getting ballots
0.2%
Reduce the debt
0.2%
So many issues!!
0.2%
government overspending causing massive deficit
0.2%
The Chief Electoral Officer appeared to be unqualified for his position, and made some unfortunate errors in managing the election, resulting in general confusions did the disenfranchisement of a large percentage of the population.
0.2%
Havjng an election in the kiddoe of a pandemic
0.2%
Spin doctoring by opposition to take advantage of unforseen circumstances and lack of of planning ing to counteract unforseen problems
0.2%
The lack of consistent and timely information from the Chief Electoral Officer.
0.2%
Fiscal situation
0.4%
Economy/debt
0.2%
Election was held too soon.
0.2%
Huh
0.2%
Economics
0.2%
access to voting
0.2%
Should of postponed it
0.2%
just doing an election with the uprise in covid cases
0.2%
Ballot issues
0.2%
Getting our economy moving
0.2%
not sure
0.2%
Facts VS Misinfo in partisan attacks
0.2%
who looked good
0.2%
economy and recovery
0.2%
Provincial Debt
0.6%
the pandemic
0.2%
People that were trying to vote did not get a fair chance
0.2%
the right to vote
0.2%
The financial state
0.2%
Not being able to vote in person
0.2%
There was no main issue
0.2%
Jobs for all
0.2%
It was stupid to hold an election not only during the winter, but also during a pandemic. Either of these things alone would be reason enough to delay the election for a while, but to call an election while both were an issue is sheer stupidity. Because of the last minute cancellation of in person voting, many people were left unable to vote. It made it impossible for some people with disabilities, such as the blind, to vote without someone else knowing how they voted, which is a private matter to many people. Some areas did not even receive their ballot until after the deadline to return them had passed. It was clear that this was a disaster when it came to light that only 25% of eligible voters actually voted. Many not because they didn't want to, but because they didn't know how or could not do it. Some decided not to because it became too complicated. The results were not a true and accurate picture of what this Province wants, but just the lucky few who were able to vote and get that vote in on time.
0.2%
No policy discussion, everything shut out due to Covid.
0.2%
covic-19
0.2%
Economic Recovery
0.2%
Furey took of advantage of the COvid situation to ensure a low voter turnout which statistically most often favours incumbent governing parties. He also took advantage of the COvid situation and the resulting higher poll numbers and then placed himself on the daily panel to have his face and boyish smile broadcast on radio, TV and through the web, during an election campaign. The premier also misled voters on a few occasions (lied). The CEO aslo acted like a STUPID (probably not acting) and ran an undemocratic election.
0.2%
Bruce chaulk, poorly organized election
0.2%
budget
0.4%
restriction in being able to vote
0.2%
Jobs, health care
0.2%
It was called at the wrong time!
0.2%
Muskrat Falls
0.2%
Andrew Furey
0.2%
financial situation of the province. However, it was rarely mentioned in the election itself
0.2%
Indecision by Chalk, lack of direction
0.2%
People not able to vote
0.2%
not postponing the election after the outbreak
0.2%
Money
0.2%
should have been the state of economy
0.2%
indoor voting at polling stations
0.2%
It wasn't a fair nor democratic election.
0.2%
Climate change
0.2%
whether the Liberal government had earned another mandate based on their past performance
0.2%
Staying in power
0.2%
people who wanted to vote, like myself, were excluded from being able to vote. I could not vote by way of mail in ballot because I moved right before the election and I did not have an updated I.D. I was told I would have to go to the elections office to vote. But then lockdowns happened and I was not able to receive a mail in ballot. There were many more like me I'm sure. Plus, I hear, that many did not receive their ballots in time to be mailed in. The election was an
0.2%
Low voter turnout
0.2%
lack of attention given to the ecomony
0.2%
Accessibility
0.2%
timing of election
0.2%
Voters not being able to access a vote when it was decided to do a mail in election
0.2%
Outdated voting regulations.
0.2%
none
0.6%
provincial debt
0.6%
Health Care
0.2%
required by regs.
0.2%
Covid-19
0.2%
Put in place a majority government.
0.2%
Too many rules were broken by Officials in NL Election Office & far too many NLer were disenfranchised
0.2%
Newfoundlands fiscal situation
0.2%
Rebounding from covid
0.2%
reaffirming the premier after elected premier retired
0.2%
That the election was very convoluted and complex to vote in. Of course if one really wanted to exert effort one could have gotten a ballot, but really speaking for myself I was too weary to bother. Also Furey using the covid updates to get his public face seen. the whole thing was very intense and tiring.
0.2%
The pandemic causing issues with voting in person and there still not being a way to vote online
0.2%
Challenges due to increased Covid 19 cases
0.2%
Being able to vote in person
0.2%
Elections should never be held durring a health or other civil emergencies
0.2%
Oppotunity for all people to vote
0.2%
economy, provincial debt
0.2%
Voting accessibility
0.2%
Covid hysteria
0.2%
fairness of voting
0.2%
Taking away your right to vote
0.2%
The level of incompetence in administering election
0.2%
being able to vote
0.4%
economic
0.2%
How the complete election was ran.
0.2%
Labrador’s inability to vote
0.2%
the application process for special ballots.
0.2%
Election called during a pandemic
0.2%
Not sure found election not to be transparent
0.2%
the way it was conducted
0.2%
fixing the economy
0.2%
Chaotic
0.2%
no in person voting-llow voter turnout
0.2%
Pandemic response
0.2%
debt level
0.2%
Our deficit
0.2%
Election should never been called during Covid19. A lot of people were not able to vote
0.2%
having an election during the covid outbrewak
0.2%
the stupid people that waited until the last minute to vote and then complained because they couldn't.
0.2%
Covid related issues
0.2%
The electron should never been called at that time
0.2%
The pandemic interferes with fair voting
0.2%
Economy and muskrat falls
0.2%
Elections NL did not have a Plan B in the event of a major event such as the Covid outbreak. I always vote in the advance poll, but not everyone does that because some people haven’t made up their minds. The minute we realized there was an outbreak, there should have been an alternate plan which could have been executed immediately.
0.2%
our terrible finance situation
0.2%
No sure
0.2%
No jobs
0.2%
Some people didn’t get opportunity to vote
0.2%
Gouvernment spending is out of control and the last two gouvernments refused to address the problem
0.2%
The fact that they held it during a pandemic
0.2%
I dont feel that there was one
0.2%
They should have sent out a card to everyone who could vote
0.2%
The provincial debt was the main issue but it was not discussed
0.2%
The economy.
0.2%
Unprepared for pandemic safety, unorganized. Incompetent elections staff
0.2%
Very bad timing
0.2%
To see if the new Leader of the Liberal Party could win a majority and also win his seat.
0.2%
Jobs for everyone
0.2%
Inability for all to vote because of the last minute changes to the voting process
0.2%
Trust
0.2%
I'm uncertain.
0.2%
Create more jobs and to get Newfoundland out of deficit
0.2%
Changing the voting rules and continuing to extend deadlines.
0.2%
debt
0.2%
people complaining to much over voting...
0.2%
Some never got to vote
0.2%
Timing. Should have waited till late summer/early fall to call election
0.2%
n'a
0.2%
debt control
0.2%
To demonstrate provincial obedience to the Bank of Canada
0.2%
Voting mail in ballots
0.2%
Get the economy back
0.2%
Voting process
0.4%
Should have been called at a later date, and not until the green report was presented to the house and the public
0.2%
Mishandled once we were in lockdown again. It should have been easier to vote
0.2%
health
0.2%
Economic
0.2%
Wasn’t fully accessible to all voters
0.2%
Using Canada post as a way to get ballots to voters and then back. It could have been much quicker with a company delivering them. It definitely would have been more costly, but every voter who wanted to vote definitely would have had a chance. If not a company, perhaps the campaign helpers could have delivered them.
0.2%
No idea of rules or how to apply.
0.2%
election called too early
0.2%
Timing of the call was opportunistic and felt like it place party outcome above public health considerations.
0.2%
Calling election during pandemic
0.2%
Covid -19 and it's restrictions
0.2%
New leadership
0.2%
Lack of planning and foresight by Elections NL
0.2%
proportional representation
0.2%
delays
0.2%
Provincial debt
0.2%
the premier's desire to get a majority before the Dame moya Green report is made public
0.2%
About the gas too high and getting health care .talking people of nfld might have to pay to health care outta their own pocket
0.2%
arranging voting during a pandemic.
0.2%
election by mail
0.2%
the green report and timing
0.2%
nothing
0.2%
deficit
0.2%
general disagreement on spending of money re covid and other projects
0.2%
the election itself
0.4%
poor planning with the padenic
0.2%
That it was not put on hold abs held at a later date due to the pandemic. Ryan is a Doctor. Bad example of his profession as well as as a leader.
0.2%
Delay of election poll
0.2%
Deficit and absence of of financial recovery plan
0.2%
Is you for me I think it was because a lot of people could not get their vote in
0.2%
Majority seeking
0.2%
our dismal financial situation i.e,
0.2%
econony
0.4%
Our economy & Muskrat Falls debacle.
0.2%
incompetence of Chief Electoral Officer Bruce Chaulk
0.2%
Mail-in ballots
0.2%
People not being able to vote
0.2%
The Economy
0.4%
education
0.2%
It should have been how we are going to get out if this financial mess including the burden placed on citizens by the Muskrat Falls fiasco.
0.2%
underdeveloped and fragile institution (Elections NL)
0.2%
PEOPLE NOT BEING ABLE TO VOTE
0.2%
The timing and the inability for people to vote
0.2%
Voting . Mail in ballots
0.2%
fish
0.2%
Too many changes
0.2%
Serb
0.2%
People complaining about unable to vote
0.2%
The election was called at an appropriate time. When the Spike in cases hit the election had to go ahead.
0.2%
The Election Call Itself
0.2%
Health issues
0.2%
Employment, debt and cost of living
0.2%
Voting by telephone
0.2%
getting nl
0.2%
At first it was the state of our debt and our economy.
0.2%
not being able to vote in person
0.2%
people didnt get to vote
0.2%
The ability of people to vote.
0.2%
Ndp
0.2%
I did not see any issues with it!
0.2%
Fiscal crisis facing the provincial government
0.2%
wrong time of the year
0.2%
Poor timing
0.2%
the massive delay between vote and results, inaccessibility to voting for some demographics
0.2%
Not enough people got to vote due to the covid 19 and I felt that the liberals pushed too hard to get the votes in instead of waiting
0.2%
The timing of the election call
0.2%
Process
0.2%
Newfoundland as a whole
0.2%
high cost of living
0.2%
Lack of discussion on real solutions to our problems
0.2%
the whole voting system
0.2%
Mail in voting
0.2%
DON'T KNOW
0.2%
Should not have been called during the Pandemic
0.2%
Covict 19
0.2%
Covid outbreak in St. John's resulted in the cancellation of election day voting and people had to request a mail in ballot. This caused many delays and a huge decrease in voter turnout.
0.2%
they did not have in person voting which open the door to massive fraud, just look at how the democrats stole the americal election with fraud.
0.2%
working through the pandemic and getting back to normal.
0.2%
Uncertainty over whose jurisdiction it was to cancel or extend the electio
0.2%
the way it was done not everyone got to vote
0.2%
Cost of living
0.2%
Credibility of leader
0.2%
The elections were done unfairly & not everyone was able to vote. As for me I voted early & there was no mention if our votes had been counted at all. All they said was everyone had to vote by mail but what about the 30,000 plus votes that had voted early befor we had gone to level 5, were they counted or not? There was no mention of that what so ever & the elderly didn't even get to vote at all because they could not get an answer on the phone or anything else, this was a very unfair election.
0.2%
Fiscal challenges that are before the province
0.2%
Employment
0.2%
Finances
0.2%
it should have never been called
0.2%
Do not kno
0.2%
ability to vote
0.2%
corruption
0.2%
Sample size
1,200
Sample size calculated by VoxDash
503
Probability sampling
Comparable margin of error
±4.37%
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